Turning frustration into innovation.
A daily commute or weekend adventure can turn deadly without proper head protection.
The right helmet fit is crucial for safety — yet for many of us with thick or curly hair, finding a helmet that fits well is way too difficult. And let's be honest — no one wants to ruin their curls after spending so much time to make them look just right.
We hear you. We see you. That’s why we created CALYX — helmets designed to fit your afro, your braids, your locs, your natural curls, and protect you without compromising your comfort or confidence.
Where are we now?
Having graduated from Northwestern University in 2024 and completed mHUB’s mPOWER Black Founder Pre-Accelerator program, our CEO is currently based in Chicago, IL continuing to get customer feedback, refine our designs, and raise the funds to bring CALYX to market.
FAQs
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We are working on refining our designs so they are of the highest quality when they hit the market! The CALYX Band will be available in March 2025 and the CALYX Expand in 2026.
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The CALYX Band was designed for hair types 3a - 4c. While it also works for hair types 1 and 2, we will be developing more products specifically for these hair types in the future.
The CALYX Expand Helmet can be used with any hair type.
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The CALYX Expand Helmet is getting CPSC certified, making it safe for the roads.
The CALYX Band is safe to use under any helmet.